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The following is excerpted from a 25 November 2011 news release by the Department of Finance Canada. September 2011: budgetary deficit of $2.5 billion There was a budgetary deficit of $2.5 billion in September 2011, compared to a deficit of $3.9 billion in September 2010.

The following is excerpted from a 25 November 2011 news release by the Department of Finance Canada. The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today said that the next federal budget will stay focused on growing the economy, protecting Canadian jobs, reducing the deficit, and returning to balance in the medium term. Speaking to the Canadian Club of Toronto, the Minister said, “In uncertain times, the most important contribution the Government can make to bolster confidence and growth in Canada is to maintain a sound fiscal position...

The following is excerpted from a 27 November 2011 news release by the Department of Finance Canada. Please note that the tariff changes referred to in this Finance Canada notice will appear in the December 7th Canada Gazette and the consultations that resulted in these tariff reductions were noted in Part I of the Canada Gazette on February 5, 2011.

Members may be interested in the following, published on 26 November 2011 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. 1. From the Department of the Environment, under the Canadian Environment Protection Act, 1999. Notice of intent to amend the Domestic Substances List under subsection 87(3) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 to indicate that subsection 81(3) of that Act applies to Benzene, (chloromethyl)-

The following is a CBSA message (EDI11-076) We are now able to process inbound and outbound data for clients using the Value Added Network named GEIS. __________________________________________________

The following is a CBSA message (EDI11-076) We are currently unable to process inbound and outbound data for clients using the Value Added Network named GEIS. There is no ETA. __________________________________________________

E672, CANPASS Application Form has been updated and is available on the CBSA website at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/e672-eng.pdf __________________________________________________

This memorandum has been reviewed and updated to make wording consistent with other publications. The amendments to the minimum duty rates that were enacted by the Excise and GST/HST Rulings Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency in 2010 have been incorporated in the D-Memo. The issuing office information on the references page has been updated. This Memo is available on the CBSA website at:

Appeal No. Appeal Name Act AP-2009-014 Transport Desgagnés Inc. Customs Act AP-2010-036 Accessoires Sportracks Inc. de Thule Canada Inc. Customs Act AP-2010-037 Great West Van Conversions Inc. Customs Act AP-2010-046 VGI Village Green Imports Customs Act AP-2010-065 Beckman Coulter Canada Inc. Customs Act

The following is excerpted from a 24 November 2011 news releasey by Canada Border Services Agency. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers to plan their border crossing to avoid delays during the upcoming Black Friday/U.S.Thanksgiving holiday weekend. In anticipation of higher traffic volumes and limits to the volume of traffic that can be processed at some ports of entry this weekend, travellers are advised to consider the potential for delays for the following dates and times:... This release is available in its entirety at:

The following is a CBSA message (EDI11-074) We are now able to process inbound and outbound data for clients using the Value Added Network named GEIS. __________________________________________________

The following is a CBSA message (EDI11-074) We are currently unable to process inbound and outbound data for clients using the Value Added Network named GEIS. There is no ETA. __________________________________________________

The following is a CBSA message (EDI11-073) Saturday, November 26th, 2011 CCS / CADEX Outage: Please be advised that due to scheduled maintenance, CCS/CADEX will be down from 06:00 to 07:30 (Eastern Time). CADEX and CUSDEC B3s and AO release queries transmitted to the CADEX system will be affected by this outage. Electronic Releases, RNS, CSA, ACI Marine, ACI Air, ACI eManifest Highway as well as Rail and Highway Cargo will not be affected by this outage. Sunday, November 27th, 2011 CADEX Outage:

Decision and reasons issued Wednesday, November 23, 2011 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on October 4, 2011, pursuant to subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF a decision of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated January 10, 2011, with respect to a request for re-determination pursuant to subsection 60(4) of the Customs Act. BETWEEN CANADIAN TIRE CORPORATION LTD. Appellant AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY Respondent

The following is excerpted from a 22 November 2011 news release by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today concluded a highly successful visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kuwait, where he took part in discussions about important developments in the Middle East and North Africa region... This release is available in its entirety at:

The following is excerpted from a 21 November 2011 news release by the World Customs Organization. On 21 November 2011, the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda to Belgium deposited Rwanda’s instrument of accession to the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures (revised Kyoto Convention) with the World Customs Organization... This release is available in its entirety at:

The following is a CBSA message (EDI11-072) UPDATE We are now able to process inbound and outbound data for clients using the Value Added Network named GEIS. __________________________________________________

The following is a CBSA message (EDI11-072) We are currently unable to process inbound and outbound data for clients using the Value Added Network named GEIS. There is no ETA. __________________________________________________

Members may be interested in this notice from CFIA regarding facilities designated for the Inspection of Meat Products from the US. __________________________________________________